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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7140628 | Living hinge member and suspension A structural member (38, 40) is designed to have a first portion having a first composite layup, a second portion having a second composite layup, and at least one center portion having at least a third composite layup such that it can flex near a desired poi... | 11/28/2006 |
| 6497427 | Bicycle frame The present invention is directed to a mountain bike frame (10) for use with a rear wheel (118). The frame is a "diamond-type" frame that includes seat stay tubes (32, 34). The seat stay tubes (32, 34) are spaced apart to define a gap distance (C) between... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6155541 | Suspension assembly for a vehicle A suspension assembly, including inner and outer tubes that are adapted to the telescope with respect to each other. A self-contained shock-damping cartridge is disposed in the tubes and is removable as a unit. The cartridge has first and second chambers,... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6145862 | Bicycle suspension system There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer tube which is mounted via brackets to the steering tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner tube that telescopes within the outer tube.... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6142123 | Motorcycle The present invention is directed towards a motorcycle or off-road use with an improved engine, air inlet, exhaust and engine control management. The engine is an improved four-stroke engine with a monocoque cylinder and crank case. The air inlet has been... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6135477 | Bicycle suspension system There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer tube which is mounted via brackets to the steering tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner tube that telescopes within the outer tube.... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6073736 | Valve assembly for a suspension system for a wheeled vehicle A active, hydraulic suspension system for a wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The system utilizes an on-board damper controller, a damper having a pair of telescoping tubes and a motor-adjusted hydraulic channel, a position and direction sensor to achieve com... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6007056 | Suspension assembly for a vehicle There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer steer tube which is adapted to be mounted in and extend through the head tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner steer tube telescopes... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5971116 | Electronic suspension system for a wheeled vehicle An active, hydraulic suspension system for a wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The system utilizes an on-board damper controller, a damper having a pair of telescoping tubes and a motor-adjusted hydraulic channel, a position and direction sensor to achieve co... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5924714 | Bicycle suspension system There is disclosed herein a suspension fork assembly particularly for use with bicycles. The assembly comprises an outer tube which can be mounted in and extend through the head tube of the bicycle frame, and an inner tube that telescopes within the outer... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5913529 | Frame having a central backbone and opposing skins The present invention is directed to an improved frame construction for transmitting in-plane and out-of-plane loads between a plurality of components and maintaining the components in spacial relation. The frame is comprised of a plurality of node member... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5791674 | Bicycle suspension system A bicycle comprising: a frame comprising a down tube with a crank assembly coupled thereto; a front wheel; a front fork assembly for coupling the front wheel to the frame; a rear wheel; and a suspension assembly for coupling the rear wheel to the frame. T... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5791673 | Frame having a central backbone and opposing skins The present invention is directed to an improved frame construction for transmitting in-plane and out-of-plane loads between a plurality of components and maintaining the components in spacial relation. The frame is comprised of a plurality of node member... | 08/11/1998 |
